Question

One-sixth of a number when subtracted from the number itself

gives 25. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number = x

according to the question,

x - 1/6x = 25

(6x - x)/6 = 25

5x = 25 * 6

x = 150/5

x = 30

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

30

Step-by-step explanation:

x - 1/6 (x) = 25

(6x - x) / 6 = 25

(5x) / 6 = 25

5x = 25 X 6

5x = 150

x = 150 / 5

x = 30

Therefore, The number is 30

Verification :

30 - (30) 1/6 = 25

30 - 5 = 25

25 = 25

Since, LHS = RHS

Hence, the answer is 30

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